iTunes Error -206... Can't download

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iTunes Error -206... Can't download

I recently upgraded to 7.7, and finally bought the ipod update, but I can't download it! I also can't download anything else for that matter... Itunes just comes up with an error saying "Unable to check for purchases. An unknown error occurred (-206)." Any help would be greatly appreciated as I really want this iPod update! I've already deleted every preference file for iTunes/iPod (as fixed the iTunes 4.5 issue of the same nature), but this did nothing. Please Help!

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.2), 4 GB Ram

Posted on Jul 11, 2008 10:09 PM

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Answer 1

GregF-ATL

Level 4

1,016 points

Jul 12, 2008 4:29 AM in response to Andrew Stone1

Same problem, it has to be happening to other people also.

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Ben Krum

Level 1

5 points

Jul 12, 2008 5:33 AM in response to Andrew Stone1

MEE TOOOO!!!!! I WANT MY APPS. The free ones work but i tried to purchase signal scope and no dice.

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Answer 3

Jul 12, 2008 7:55 AM in response to Ben Krum

Alright, maybe this has something to do with it. I tried to buy signal suite and this started happening. Come to think about it, I can buy anything that's only a few dollars (I've bought and downloaded a few apps that weren't free). Also, I've been able to download ToDo, and it was the same $9.99, but I downloaded it before signal suite. I've tried reinstalling iTunes, and nothing works. Please Help!

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Nathan C

Level 5

6,260 points

Jul 12, 2008 9:31 AM in response to Andrew Stone1

demon12,

Which Apps have you purchased but not been able to download yet?

Thank you,

Nathan C.

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Answer 5

Jul 12, 2008 9:43 AM in response to Nathan C

Signal Suite and the iPod 2.0 update. These are the only two that won't download. I've contacted Apple support and he told me to contact iTunes support (who knew they were separate?) and to report a problem with the download. I have, and am now awaiting a response from iTunes. The apple care guy said that it is an issue with the iTunes store not properly authorizing a purchase and that we as end users probably can't do anything to fix it. Just hang tight everyone; I think this is almost over. I'll let you know my results.

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Answer 6

Ben Krum

Level 1

5 points

Jul 12, 2008 6:53 PM in response to Andrew Stone1

Still nothing........ Im not going to buy any more till these ones work.

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Answer 7

Jul 12, 2008 9:38 PM in response to Ben Krum

Geez, Louise... I haven't been able to download my purchases for...30 hours now. C'mon, Apple!

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Answer 8

Jul 12, 2008 9:52 PM in response to Andrew Stone1

Hey there,
I am experiencing this problem as well, in happened after trying to purchase signal phase. Now i get the 206 error and have lost $30 if apple doesn't fix the dam problem.
Has anyone heard back from iTunes support yet about what they are doing to fix the problem?

Regards,
TZB

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Answer 9

GregF-ATL

Level 4

1,016 points

Jul 13, 2008 6:53 AM in response to TheZeroBeast

Yeah, I also bought and paid for signal scope, now it won't download. Apple needs to fix or refund

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Answer 10

Jul 13, 2008 7:54 AM in response to GregF-ATL

I bought SignalScope off iTunes on my PC, and it didn't appear in my Apps. iTunes keeps telling me to check for purchases, at which point I get the same -206 error.

I also bought Lonely Planet German Phrasebook from the App store on my iPhone, it seemed to download ok but the iPhone crashed and reset during installation. I can't download it again or get the thing to work on my phone. Again I end up checking for purchases and getting the -206 error.

Please fix this or tell us how we're going to get the Apps we paid for!

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Answer 11

winkywoo

Level 1

29 points

Jul 13, 2008 8:33 AM in response to todd unctious

seems like the demand for the 2.0 update melted the apple servers

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Answer 12

Jul 13, 2008 10:28 AM in response to Andrew Stone1

Go to iTunes support on the web, then send them some emails. That's what I finally did, and actually got to a person. They have to do some things on their side of the store, but when they do, you can finally download your stuff! It seems like it was an issue with the signal suite programs that causes the downloads to back up, but once this is removed from your account, everything works fine. You just have to contact apple to do it.

Hope this helps; this discussion is done.

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Answer 13

winkywoo

Level 1

29 points

Jul 13, 2008 11:24 AM in response to Andrew Stone1

they just deleted my last 2 posts

go ahead and delete this one too , see if i care

ya know , i've used macs since 1992 and the lc2 , this is making me thinking of seriously going windows

go ahead and delete this and while yer at it ban me

i don't post on sites that are anti-free speech

so much for 'democracy' eh ?

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Answer 14

Jul 13, 2008 8:03 PM in response to Andrew Stone1

Ditto with SignalSuite. I've purchased a lots of Apps, but didn't start seeing this error message until I tried to purchase and download SignalSuite. All Apps purchased after SignalSuite downloaded properly. I get the error every time I "Check for Purchases".

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Answer 15

Jul 14, 2008 11:00 AM in response to Andrew Stone1

Well, actually, I've got the same problem. I searched thru the whole apple.com site and couldn't find any help - no phone numbers, no customer service, nothing. If it cannot be found easily, it's no good... anyway, I tried to purchase SignalScope, couldn't proceed with download, instead it says "Unable to check for purchases. An unknown error occurred (-206)."

I want either a refund or that app. Period.

It's quite hard to get customer support nowadays. Perhaps we should vote with our wallets?

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